Jodhpur's Blue City identity threatened by rising temperatures and modernization.

Jodhpur, India, known as the "Blue City" for its distinctive blue homes, faces identity challenges due to rising temperatures and modernization. Originally painted for cooling and pest-repelling benefits, the switch to cement and increased paint costs threaten the iconic blue color. Activist Deepak Soni is leading efforts to preserve this heritage by funding the blue painting of homes and educating residents on its cultural significance amidst urban expansion.

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